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March 17, 2024 ~
Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Cedar Street Community Center, Bridgewater Community Dance & BuzzAround Partner Bring Us A Country Dance! |
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On Saturday, March 9th, 50 attendees had a blast! The dance featured a social hour from 5:30 to 6:30pm with meatballs from Johnny Macaronis and Spinach Feta Puffs from Boundless Bean, as well as a sweet chocolate treat from Pinches & Pounds. All utensils and plates and cups were made of compostable materials. Next, our incredible attendees put on their dancing shoes for Circles, Folk, Squares, and Contra dances between 6:30 and 9pm, where Sam Baumgarten and Rachel Bell instructed and called to the wonderful music of Elouise & Co.
Check out the Country Dance in action in the video.
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A huge thank you to our sponsors: Bluestone Bank, Bridgewater Cultural Council, BearStream AV, & Bridgewater Trophy. We were so excited to see community bonding and strengthening throughout the event and we can't wait to see you at our next one!
Bridgewater Community Dance meets two Fridays / month at the Senior Center. The next dances are:
April 5, 19. May 3 & 17, 2024.
Written by Noshin Saiyaara BuzzAround Intern, Wellesley College
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Bridgewater Fire Department 1844
Bridgewater Firefighters proudly protect the twenty-eight thousand residents living in an area of twenty-eight square miles.
The organization of the Bridgewater Fire Department dates back to 1844 as a volunteer fire brigade.
In 1923, after a devastating fire at the former Normal School, presently Bridgewater State College, the fire department was reorganized.
The original station was constructed in the 1860s and additional additions were made to the facility in 1951, 1960, and 1972.
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2023 BuzzAround People * Planet * Profits Report
For more information:
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Academy Building Municipal Offices
66 Central Square
508-697-0921
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1p
1st Monday of each month from 6 - 7:30p
St Vincent dePaul Food Pantry
@ St Thomas Aquinas Church
103 Center St
2 x month 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m
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Congratulations!
Kathryn Kelsch
won
a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
A 16 oz Village Candle of your choice ~ many scents to choose from
Whitman Center
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Taunton River Watershed Alliance: Turtle Talk with Brian Bastarache
Wed, Mar 20
6p
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South St
For such a northern location, Massachusetts is home to many species of turtles. We'll discuss the anatomy, evolution, diversity, and conservation status of our Bay State turtles. Tips for those who want to help local turtles will also be covered. Learn all about our native turtles from Brian Bastarache during this 1 hour free presentation (and get to see real turtles!) No registration is required.
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Grants Rental
Where you go to work smarter, not harder!
Grants Rental has the everything you need to get the job done!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Music Alley Taking Performance Inquiries
The Friends of Music Alley have started planning for the 2024 season! We're on the lookout for outstanding original, independent musicians to feature in this summer's concert series.
If you have suggestions for artists you'd like to see perform, or if you're a performer interested in being considered, please submit your information via the form at www.bridgewatermusicalley.com.
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Volunteer for the Taunton River Health Monitoring Initiative: Free Training Provided
Sat, Mar 23
9:30a-12p
Watershed Centre
Knoll State Park
1387 Somerset Ave, Dighton
Join the team of dedicated volunteers who perform monthly testing to gauge the health of the Taunton River. This free training will provide you with all the necessary tools and is open to new and returning volunteers. Looking for volunteers to test the Taunton River which begins in Bridgewater.
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Volunteers Needed for Brockton Adult Learning Center
Brockton Adult Learning Center is seeking a special group of literacy volunteers ages 18+ to donate their time and talents to tutor our adult students in
- Reading
- Writing
- Math
- Citizenship preparation
- Conversational english
Training is provided. AM and PM opportunities are available. Classes run until June
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Lunch and Learn: Vision to Reality
Wed, Mar 20
12-1:30p
Bridgewater Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
We hope you'll be able to join us for this interactive & informative event at noon on Wednesday, March 20th! And, back by popular demand... Taylor of Namra Consulting will be here to share more tips on Social Media Marketing.
This workshop will teach you essential skills for effectively promoting your business on social media. Register now at eventbrite.com/bridgewater.
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Climate Can Do:
Recycling Household Scraps Through Composting
Thinking about starting to create your own compost? Composting is simple, and can be done right in your own back yard in a designated space or box.
Composting is a controlled, aerobic (oxygen-required) process that converts organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil amendment or mulch through natural decomposition. Microorganisms feed on the materials added to the compost pile, breaking it down into core materials.
Materials you add are "greens" and "browns." Greens provide nitrogen, and can include fresh grass clippings, food scraps, and coffee grounds. Browns provide carbon and act as a food source. Typical browns you can add include dead leaves, branches, twigs, and paper.
Benefits to Composting
- Improves the structure and health of your soil by adding organic matter.
- Helps the soil retain moisture and nutrients.
- Attracts beneficial organisms to the soil and reduces the need for pesticides and fertilizers.
- Reduces the potential for soil erosion.
- Sequesters carbon in the soil.
- Builds resiliency to the impacts of climate change.
Aerating occasionally helps the process. Without oxygen a compost pile is ready in 6 months to a year. With oxygen added in just a few months, add compost to your flower and vegetable beds, window boxes, and container gardens; incorporate it into tree beds; mix it with potting soil for indoor plants for a nutrient rich soil.
Erin Payne, Buzz Around Intern and SNHU student wrote this Climate Can-Do Article.
Together, we can make a difference by taking action to live sustainably. Let's empower ourselves to create a better future for our planet, one step at a time.
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The Development, Building and Property Management Team of the Henry Perkins Foundry Redevelopment Project will be holding a public information session about the project.
When: Monday March 18, 2024 @ 6:00PM
Where: Bridgewater Public Library
Bakery Items & Refreshments will be served
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Dress a Girl Around the World
Wed, Mar 27
6-7
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South Street
Are you and your friends or family looking to do some volunteer work? The Bridgewater Public Library is hosting a Dress A Girl Around the World dress kit workshop. Dress A Girl provides hand-sewn dresses to young girls in need in the US and around the world. At this workshop, we will be
creating dress kits for future sewing workshops.
This involves measuring and matching fabric to trims and accessories and then bagging them. (No sewing involved) All materials will be provided. This will be a fun, but meaningful activity for the entire family. Please join us!
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Anime Club
Wed, Mar 27
4p
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South St
Are you interested in anime, and looking for other teens to share your interest with? Visit the Bridgewater Public Library for their Anime Club meeting! Watch anime on Crunchyroll, hang with friends, and suggest books for the library to
purchase. No registration is required!
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Ousamequin Club: Looking Through the Lens
Mon, Apr 1st
1:30p
Bridgewater Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
Do you have questions about how to capture an award-winning photograph? Join the Ousamequin Club for their "Looking Through the Lens" event with Marc Vasconcellos, Award Winning Photographer for the enterPrise of Brockton, open to all!
There is no charge for this program. We have a short business meeting and light
refreshments at 1 p.m. Donations for the Bridgewater Food Pantry, toiletries for
Project PACK (local organizations) or used books for MORE THAN WORDS-are
appreciated.
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Free Spaghetti Dinner for Veterans and First Responders
Thu, Apr 4
6-8p
Bridgewater VFW
40 Orange St
Veterans and First Responders may bring guest(s) for $5 each. Special Guest, Kenny Andrade, Veterans Service Officer with the DAV will be there to answer any questions on filing claims with the VA.
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Spring drinks are here!
Pistachio latte topped with a drizzle of white chocolate and chopped pistachio 💚
Lavender Honey Latte 💜 🍯
Refreshers and flavored lemonades are on their way!
10 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA, United States, Massachusetts
(508) 443-2981
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Tree Committee Meeting
March 12th, 2024
Video Courtesy of the Town of Bridgewater
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Planning Board Meeting
March 6th, 2024
Video Courtesy of The Town of Bridgewater
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Illuminating History ~ The Stained Glass Windows of Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church has opened its doors since 1747. The current building at 91 Main Street, constructed in 1884, is renowned for its stained glass windows, each unique and rich with individual stories. A new blog series by Trinity Bridgewater aims to unveil the beauty and historical significance of these remarkable windows.
The inaugural post focuses on the Good Shepherd window: a symbol of both the Trinity and its architectural beauty. This three-piece arrangement depicts Jesus tending to his flock, accompanied by inscriptions, "I Am the Good Shepherd" and "I Will Seek That Which Was Lost." Donated by the children of St. Thomas Church in Taunton in 1884 and crafted by Donald McDonald, the window underwent restoration in 2018, funded by parishioners to ensure its enduring beauty and solace for those who visit Trinity.
According to the Trinity Bridgewater newsletter, "The twelve magnificent windows were gifts from past parishioners and clergy, with some families continuing their tradition and devotion to this day. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these windows are repositories of history, each narrating its own tale." This series promises a beautifully insightful exploration into the stories that have shaped Bridgewater's heritage.
Written by Noshin Saiyaara Buzz Around Intern, Wellesley College
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
A 16 oz Village Candle of your choice ~ many scents to choose from
Historical Tidbit Question:
How many residents do the Bridgewater Firefighters protect?
Please include your name and phone number.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On March 20, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Erin Payne, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Noshin Saiyaara & Greg Venezia. |
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"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'"
~ Robin Williams
"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!"
~ Sitting Bull
"No matter how chaotic it is, wildflowers will still spring up in the middle of nowhere."
~ Sheryl Crow
"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade."
~ Charles Dickens
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See the crocus jumping out of lawns every which way, the daffodils soon to follow. Spring is on its way, Dear Hearts, and we feel the hope of new beginnings in the very ground we walk on. ~ Jacquie |
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Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. |
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